גָּהַר

gâhar · /gaw-har'/

Number

H1457

Language

Hebrew

Original word

גָּהַר

Transliteration

gâhar

Pronunciation

gaw-har'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to prostrate oneself

KJV: cast self down, stretch self.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּהַר across 3 verses.

stretched2×

down1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Kings1 verse

1 Kings 18:42

So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,

2 Kings2 verses

2 Kings 4:34

And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.

2 Kings 4:35

Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. to and fro: Heb. once hither and once thither

Topics that use this word

Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God Dead, the Prayer, Answers To Shunammite

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1457 (gâhar) mean?

to prostrate oneself

How many times does H1457 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1457 (גָּהַר) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “stretched.”

How is gâhar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1457 is rendered as “stretched” (2×), “down” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word גָּהַר come from?

a primitive root;